GLOBAL NET LEASE AND THE NECESSITY RETAIL REIT COMPLETE MERGER AND INTERNALIZATION TRANSACTION

Establishes Third-Largest Net Lease REIT With Global Presence

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Net Lease Inc. (NYSE: GNL) ("Global Net Lease" or "GNL") and The Necessity Retail REIT Inc. (NASDAQ: RTL) ("Necessity Retail REIT" or "RTL") announced today that they have completed the previously announced merger between GNL and RTL, including the internalization of both GNL's and RTL's advisory and property management functions. Completion of the merger follows approval by the shareholders of both companies.

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